LAS CRUCES, N.M. – New Mexico State Athletics is proud to team up with Toys for Tots this holiday season. Through Wednesday, Dec. 19, Aggie fans can donate toys at the Pan American Center during both men's and women's basketball games. Toys for Tots donation boxes will be located on the north concourse of the Pan American Center.
 
The first opportunity for Aggie fans to make the holiday season brighter for a child is next Tuesday, Dec. 11, when the women's basketball team plays host to Denver at 6 p.m. (MT). Men's basketball season ticket holders can attend the Denver game with their "Bonus Ticket" included in their season ticket package. The next opportunity for fans to donate to the Toys for Tots program will be on Saturday, Dec. 15, when Battle of I-25 rival New Mexico rolls into town to face off against the women at 2 p.m.
 
On Monday, Dec. 17, fans will get their first chance to donate at the men's basketball game when they play host to Northern Colorado at 7 p.m. The final chance to donate to the Toys for Tots program in the Pan American Center will be two days later when NM State welcomes CSUN to Lou Henson Court on Wednesday, Dec. 19 (7 p.m.).
 
Prior to the men's game on Dec. 19, kids and adults alike also have the opportunity to meet and take pictures with Santa Claus. During the first-half of the game, Saint Nick will be accompanied by members of the United States Marine Corp. and Patty Groth from the Toys for Tots Foundation for a special on-court recognition. Fans are encouraged bring stuff animals to partake in the "Teddy Bear Toss" at halftime during the men's game on Wednesday, Dec. 19, game versus CSUN. Stuffed animals will then be distributed to under-privileged youth in Southern New Mexico.